5 Questions
What is the function of bone tissue?
All of the above
Which type of bone tissue has a honeycomb-like matrix internally?
Cancellous bone
What are osteoblasts and osteocytes involved in?
Formation and mineralisation of bone
Which component of bone tissue is mainly collagen?
Ossein
What other types of tissue are found in bones, apart from bone tissue?
Cartilage
Study Notes
Bone Tissue Function
- Provides structural support and protection to the body
- Enables movement through the skeletal system
Types of Bone Tissue
- Cancellous bone tissue has a honeycomb-like matrix internally
Cellular Components
- Osteoblasts are involved in bone formation and secretion of bone matrix
- Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue
Bone Composition
- Organic component of bone tissue is mainly collagen
Tissue Composition of Bones
- Apart from bone tissue, bones also contain cartilage, epithelial, nervous, and connective tissue
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and functions of bones in vertebrate animals. Learn about the various shapes, structures, and functions of bones in the body.
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